A vibrant depiction of Kerala's Theyyam ritual, showcasing intricate patterns, bold colors, and cultural symbolism.
The theme of this painting is rooted in Indian folk culture, specifically Kerala's Theyyam ritual—a ceremonial performance art that embodies deities and spirits. The artwork represents the cultural and spiritual essence of the ritual.
The painting is executed in a traditional folk art style, consisting of bold, intricate patterns and symmetrical design. The use of repetitive, ornamental elements reflects a strong influence of ritualistic and ceremonial iconography.
This painting would be suitable for a living room, study, or meditation space, as it adds a touch of cultural richness and spiritual depth. The bold colors also make it a perfect focal point in a modern or traditional decor setting.
The mood is intense and spiritual, evoking a deep sense of mysticism and reverence. The bold colors and large, expressive eyes contribute to an awe-inspiring and ceremonial atmosphere.
The composition is highly symmetrical, focusing on the central figure, which dominates the canvas. The intricate, circular patterns radiate outward, enhancing the balance and order of the design. The detailed headdress and facial patterns are meticulously crafted.
The artwork prominently features vibrant hues of red, yellow, black, and white. The red background creates a powerful contrast with the intricate yellow and white details, while black is used to highlight the facial features.
Theyyam is a original handmade painting made by Shrabanti ghosh. This painting is made with acrylic colors on canvas. This artwork is signed by artist, and accompanied with the Certificate of Authenticity. The width of the painting is 17 inches, and its height is 21 inches.
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Theyyam is a popular ritual form of worship in Kerala, India with several thousand-year-old traditions, rituals and customs. The performers of Theyyam belong to the lower caste community, and have an important position in Theyyam. The people of these districts consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a God and they thus seek blessings from Theyyam.
Ideally paintings don't require much care as its a vertical surface, hence dust doesn't settle quite easily. You can gently dry dust the painting once in a month. You can also gently use a slightly damp cloth and dab it gently over the surface to capture the dust particles. You can do this once in 6 months.
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